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SG59 URD

2009 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,008 mi
Last recorded86,008 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Leon79,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 URD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 86,008 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 86,008 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2025 82,846 miles

Nearside Rear sidewall cracked and over ten years old

Offside Rear side wall cracked and over ten years old

advise handbrake just meeting test standerd

Fail 12 Aug 2025 82,846 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sidewall cracked and over ten years old

Offside Rear side wall cracked and over ten years old

advise handbrake just meeting test standerd

Pass 16 Aug 2024 79,597 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 75,310 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 70,493 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 67,195 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 67,195 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 63,034 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 63,010 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 59,641 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 59,354 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust sleave band broken

Pass 17 Apr 2018 52,908 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 44,362 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 38,674 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 2 Dec 2014 32,185 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 22,134 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 14,141 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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SG59 URD is a 2009 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 79,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG59 URD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG59 URD registered?

SG59 URD is a 2009 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is SG59 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG59 URD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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